Luther for Armchair Theologians

Fantastic Lutheran language in here. I'd expect nothing less from the great Steven Paulson. I want to read Lutheran Theology.......more

I have read quite a number of books about Luther and have read snippets by Luther, but this book so far has been the most helpful in really helping me contextualize his thought and teaching. I listened to the audiobook read by Simon Vance and I must say he takes the cake as best audibook reader I've......more

(3.5 stars) I tell everyone I know that it's much easier to have someone else read and absorb a theologian and then explain it to you, than to actually read the theologian yourself. I know this is heresy among people that actually, you know, read theologians for themselves, but since that is .0000000......more

3.5 stars rounded up. Overall, this is a solid introduction to Luther's theology. My main critiques are (1) that it felt quite biased towards a Lutheran appreciation of him, (2) at times the distinguishment between Luther's thoughts and the author's commentary feels unclear, and (3) it could have bee......more

This is an easy-to-read introduction to Luther's life and theology. It well captures his down-to-earth language, his intensity, and his shocking ideas -- some widely integrated into Protestantism, others distinguishing him from other Reformers and especially from Roman Catholic theology. The book co......more